Krishnendu Halder

About Artist

A commerce and fine-arts graduate, an award winning photography professional who is also a diploma holder in 2D animation, Mr. Krishnendu Halder, the photographer of one of the renowned international news agency, Reut...

A commerce and fine-arts graduate, an award winning photography professional who is also a diploma holder in 2D animation, Mr. Krishnendu Halder, the photographer of one of the renowned international news agency, Reuters, has also had stints with the Metro India ,Indian Today group , Times of India, Deccan Chronicle and The New Indian Express.

He is not only one of the most well known news photographers in Hyderabad, Krishnendu, is also known for his paintings. For him, art is something that appeals to one’s senses and emotions, and not to someone’s intellect and instincts.

He thinks that it’s not important how an artist creates his work. It can be created with any tool and any medium, but it should speak for itself and needs no explanation and elaboration.

One of the most well known news photographers in Hyderabad, Krishnendu, is also known for his creativity in shooting high fashion, portfolios, features, children, industry and news. The magic of his lens is being admired by some of the international news organisation like Washington Post, Guardian, National Geography, Time Magazine and many such national newspapers.

During 15 years of experience, Halder specialised in utilising natural light, shadows, camera angles and texture in every shot to achieve high level quality and creativity in any circumstances.

As one examines his work, it becomes apparent that it is not merely the camera that's capturing the intense emotions and longing around him, rather, Halder's photography shows very clearly the he uses the camera as an extension of his own empathy. His photographs tell a story as never told before.

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About Artist

A commerce and fine-arts graduate, an award winning photography professional who is also a diploma holder in 2D animation, Mr. Krishnendu Halder, the photographer of one of the renowned international news agency, Reuters, has also had stints with the Metro India ,Indian Today group , Times of India, Deccan Chronicle and The New Indian Express.

He is not only one of the most well known news photographers in Hyderabad, Krishnendu, is also known for his paintings. For him, art is something that appeals to one’s senses and emotions, and not to someone’s intellect and instincts.

He thinks that it’s not important how an artist creates his work. It can be created with any tool and any medium, but it should speak for itself and needs no explanation and elaboration.

One of the most well known news photographers in Hyderabad, Krishnendu, is also known for his creativity in shooting high fashion, portfolios, features, children, industry and news. The magic of his lens is being admired by some of the international news organisation like Washington Post, Guardian, National Geography, Time Magazine and many such national newspapers.

During 15 years of experience, Halder specialised in utilising natural light, shadows, camera angles and texture in every shot to achieve high level quality and creativity in any circumstances.

As one examines his work, it becomes apparent that it is not merely the camera that's capturing the intense emotions and longing around him, rather, Halder's photography shows very clearly the he uses the camera as an extension of his own empathy. His photographs tell a story as never told before.

Academics

Bachelor of Commerce from Calcutta University in 1996, Calcutta. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) with Photography, Graphic Design and Etching from Govt. College of Art & Crafts in 1999, Calcutta.Diploma in 2D Animation from Heart Animation, Hyderabad.2002Diploma in Photo journalism 2000.

Exhibitions

Participate in Painting exhibition called Colours of Novotel, Hyd, 2015.Annual exhibition of Govt. College of Art & Crafts (Calcutta) in 1998.College exhibition Govt. College of Art & Crafts (Calcutta) in 1999.Annual Exhibition of Indian Society of Oriental Art (Calcutta) in 2000.Participated in State Exhibitions and College Exhibitions Solo exhibition on Making of Ganesh chatuthi celebration with B/w images in 2007. B/W & Colour prints exhibition from A.P. Photographic Association, 2004. Displays of Krishnendu Halder images in Reuters pictures of the year book 2007,2010 Participate monthly photo contest by Fotoflock.com

Award & Recognition

College awards from Govt. College of Art & Crafts (Calcutta) in 1998.Certificate of Merit from Govt. College of Art & Crafts (Calcutta) in 1999.Abanindranath Tagore Award from Indian Society of Oriental Art (Calcutta) in 2000.Publication of artist’s work in national and local daily- The Hans India, Enadu, Metro India. Reuters pictures of the year award –2007, 2010. Winner of the People and Planet International Photo Competition 2010, Australia.Recognition by Better Photography magazine. Most Powerful image of the year by Yahoo 2013.Best of India by Reuters 2013.

His images regularly displays nationally and internationally of different publications like Gulf News (UAE), National Post, The Hindu, Times of India, National Geography Magazine, The Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday Star Times,Reuters(London), The Southland Times, Guardian (United Kingdom) MSNBC, Time CNN, Times of Oman, The Washington Post, Yahoo News, DNA (Mumbai), and many more national and international publication.